November 2024
Home From Home Care has joined an urgent appeal to the Chancellor for an immediate review of National Insurance and National Living Wage increases to prevent the collapse of essential services.
Providers Unite is a grassroots campaign to unite adult care service providers across the country, calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves for an urgent review of recent Budget measures. Without immediate intervention, Britain faces the “systematic collapse of community care services,” putting at risk the well-being of over 1.2 million individuals who rely on these essential services.
The campaign brings together more than 125 signatories as a network of care providers serving communities nationwide, representing a vital workforce of 1.59 million and a sector contributing £68.1 billion annually to the national economy. With a funding gap of £8.4 billion needed by 2024/25, the community care sector is at a critical juncture. They urge the government to take action to secure the future of adult care services for millions who depend on them.
Paul de Savary, Executive Chairman of Home From Home Care, said:
“I strongly support the Providers Unite appeal and urge the Chancellor to reconsider the proposed tax increases announced in the Budget.
We’re totally committed to providing the very best support for 87 individuals with extremely complex needs, enabling them to live their lives to the fullest. However, the rising costs we’ll experience from these tax increases could seriously threaten our ability to continue doing so – we employ 550 staff and the extra National Insurance is projected to cost us nearly £400,000.
Care is such a highly skilled, yet seriously under-valued profession. Our colleagues are respected and rewarded for making a real difference in the lives of others, marked this year with a pay rise worth 4.08% in recognition of their role – while also ensuring even the lowest level of pay is in line with the new Real Living Wage.
With over 350 signatories – which is growing daily – I sincerely hope this appeal will make the Government see sense and do more to support this vital pillar of the British healthcare system.”
For further details on the campaign and to stay updated, please visit www.providersunite.co.uk
BBC Radio Lincolnshire Interview featuring Paul de Savary – https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k23zdd
Hits Radio Lincolnshire Interview with Paul de Savary Executive Chairman of Lincolnshire care provider urging for review of Autumn Budget
